The Auto Builder

12/08/2025

If you walked into SEMA 2025 and didn’t stop at the Roadster Shop booth… you missed a monster.
Dutchboys Hotrods rolled in a ’69 Ford Torino that straight-up stole the spotlight — hand-fabbed panels, forged RS6s, Michelin grip, Baer stopping power, and a snarling 482ci dry-sump Cobra Jet rowing through a Bowler Carbon Edition six-speed. This thing blends old-school attitude with modern supercar reflexes.

And that’s just ONE of the wild builds we spotted.
Dive into our full booth coverage and see the rest of the heavy hitters:
👉 https://theautobuilder.com/inside-the-hottest-booths-at-sema-2025/

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12/06/2025

🔥 SEMA 2025 delivered — but these booth cars hit different.
From Foose and BluePrint to wild widebodies, carbon-fiber monsters, and 1500hp street freaks… we hunted down the builds that stopped the entire show floor in its tracks.

You haven’t seen SEMA like this.
You’re gonna want to click this one. 👇
https://theautobuilder.com/inside-the-hottest-booths-at-sema-2025/
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12/04/2025

🔥 Think you know what a “subtle build” looks like? Think again.
This ride hides just enough mods to make you stare twice — clean lines, smart upgrades, and a conversion that proves less really can be more.
👉 See the full breakdown and grab some ideas for your own project.

Read it here: http://www.theautobuilder.com/subtle-conversion

12/02/2025

SEMA 2025 TRUCK HEAT CHECK 🔥
Say hello to “Skyfall”—Arizona High Test’s ’68 C10 that rolled into Vegas looking like Chevrolet’s dream truck brought to life. This thing is sleek, slammed, and unbelievably dialed-in. REVB chassis, AccuAir management, 22-inch Velos wheels, color-matched Baers, a 495hp LS3… it’s basically a masterclass in clean performance.
Inside? Total OE+ luxury. Buddy buckets, custom leather by Bryan Cline Interiors, Restomod Air, Garmin/JL Audio—nothing feels overdone, everything feels intentional. And the subtle touches? Tucked rails, flush markers, custom fuel cell, and enough one-off fab to make you stare for way too long.
If you want the full breakdown on Skyfall and other standout trucks we hunted down at SEMA, the full feature is live. Dive in and tell us your favorite build. 👇

🔗 Read the full list: https://theautobuilder.com/the-hottest-trucks-we-spotted-at-sema-2025/
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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from The Auto Builder! We’re genuinely grateful for every reader, builder, wrench-turner, and dream-chaser who keeps this community rolling. Thank you for being part of our garage family and for sharing your passion for craft, creativity, and cars with us all year long.

Wishing you a warm, joyful holiday surrounded by good people, good memories… and an unreasonable amount of dessert.

Now go enjoy your day—may your turkey be juicy, your conversations be peaceful, and may no one judge you for taking that third slice of pie.

11/27/2025

🔥 The hottest trucks at SEMA 2025 just dropped into one monster gallery — and trust us, you’ve NEVER seen builds hit this hard.

From slammed squarebodies to pro-touring beasts to wild concept rigs, these trucks stopped crowds, exploded on social feeds, and owned the show floor. If you love jaw-dropping craftsmanship, this is your happy place.

👉 Dive into the full feature and see which builds stole the spotlight: https://theautobuilder.com/the-hottest-trucks-we-spotted-at-sema-2025/
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11/24/2025

🔥⚡ Meet “Mjolnir” — the ’53 Chevy Pickup STRIKING DOWN the competition! ⚡🔥

When Garret’s Rod Shop drops a build, you feel the impact — and this ’53 Chevy pickup hits like Thor’s own hammer. “Mjolnir” blends pro-touring attitude with god-tier craftsmanship: a slick gray exterior, rich brown leather interior, and a custom 3D-printed shifter that looks like it came straight out of Asgard.

Look closer and the details go wild — one-piece flush glass, custom taillights, 3/4 roll cage, aggressive rear wing, and 3D-printed accents throughout. And that award-winning interior? It didn’t just shine… it took home the 2025 TMI Trim Award for Best Custom Truck Interior.

This isn’t just show-floor eye candy — it’s a street-ready powerhouse built to turn heads, spark conversations, and dominate any scene it rolls into.

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11/22/2025

🚙💥 Spotted at SEMA 2025: Jeep J6 Honcho Concept!

The Jeep J6 Honcho is the concept truck that stole the spotlight—retro vibes meet modern off-road badassery. From its short cab over a six-foot bed to the bold blue & bronze palette, Wrangler-based wheelbase, and mud-terrain tires, this truck is adventure-ready and show-stopping. Inside, it’s surprisingly roomy, with comfort and classic Jeep personality built right in.

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11/21/2025

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11/20/2025

🌲🚒🚓 Dayton & Rhea County are straight-up beefing with Christmas lights this year, and it might be the most wholesome rivalry in Tennessee.

Dayton City Fire Department basically said, “Hold my eggnog,” then wrapped pole after pole — plus the whole Fire Hall — in blazing RED lights. Because of course the guys who literally fight fire decided to go full “We ARE the heat” this Christmas. 🔥🎄 Market St. looks like a five-alarm chili cook-off and honestly we respect it.

Not to be outdone, Dayton City Police rolled up like, “Y’all need to cool it,” and hit the town with ICE-COLD BLUE lights. 💙❄️ Downtown now looks like the Fire Dept. started a bonfire and the Police showed up to hose it down… but festive.

And naturally, the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office is over there absolutely GREEN with envy. 💚😏 Word is they just ordered a freight train of green bulbs and are fixing to make the Grinch himself jealous before Christmas gets here.

Dayton, Tennessee: where even our emergency services have a better Christmas light game than your HOA.

Who’s winning this showdown? Vote below and try to stay civil, y’all. 🚒💙🚓💚😂

11/19/2025

SEMA 2025 came in HOT — but this year’s parts lineup? Absolute chaos in the best way. 🤯
We pulled together the ultimate must-see list of the gear everyone’s talking about: insane induction setups, killer suspension upgrades, next-gen gauges, clutch kits, turbo tricks, whitewalls, welders — the whole buffet of stuff builders are drooling over right now.

If you love turning wrenches, daydreaming about your next swap, or hunting for that one part that changes everything…
👉 This list is mandatory reading.

🔥 Click here to see the full Hot List: https://theautobuilder.com/our-sema-2025-hot-list/

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